Erin is a mermaid at heart… so this Halloween look was the most fun to create! If you’re heading out tonight and need a last-minute costume, head under the sea in this mermaid look. And if you didn’t catch our post for 4 easy and all Aerie Halloween costumes, click here for 3 more!

The best part about this costume is that it’s made of all your fave layers. You probably already own a bralette like this Lace Hi-Neck style, and you’re almost all mermaid once you add our Hi-Rise Play Shine Legging in a fun aquatic print. If you don’t have these exact styles, you can still get away with a mermaid look in your go-to bralette and leggings. Accessorize with our Cape Scarf if it’s a cool night outside and Jeweled Crown Headband to make your look extra special. Then all that’s left is your fins! Get a pair of swim fins at a sporting goods store, and spray them with blue paint and glitter adhesive.

Wishes come true! Our softest, prettiest new laces are here and ready to add a little enchantment to your first layers. Check out new lace bras and bralettes below, and find matching undies in stores and online now.

MAGICAL LACE

With an exploded floral pattern and pretty eyelash lace trim, Magical Lace adds an extra special twist to bralettes and bras like this Brooke Pushup.

Things we’re still obsessed with: the Vintage Hi-Rise Jean. Since we last styled this denim fit, the Vintage Hi-Rise Jean has made its way to an even deeper place in our heart as we’re discovering new washes & ways to wear them. This month, two-tone denim is everywhere, and we’re loving it in this straight-leg, cropped look. With just enough of a 90s vibe, this jean is super versatile and can be dressed up for a night out with friends or down for weekend hangouts. Blake, the blogger behind Blake Von D, is showing you how to master the tricky two-tone look below.

Meet Blake:Blake is a lawyer and digital influencer. It was during this time that she really began to make a name for herself in the world of blogging, all while earning a Master’s Degree from NYU. Not one to settle, in 2012, she decided to pursue her life long dream of becoming an attorney and enrolled in law school at Tulane University.

Throughout all of her academic endeavors, I have continued to use her influence as a blogger to champion the causes most near to her heart — specifically the empowering of women in all their various walks of life and the celebration of women of color across all professions, but especially in the field of fashion.”

What Inspired Blake’s Look:
“When it comes to denim, you can never have enough pairs of comfortable jeans. That said, it doesn’t mean they all have to look same. It’s okay to add a little variety and interest. Enter these two-toned vintage hi-rise jeans!

They’re a really fun pair of jeans and they add a bit of visual detail to any outfit. I also love that they’re cropped at the ankle. (That’s kind of my thing these days with denim.) The fraying is a nice detail as well.

I paired them with a simple black turtleneck, sneakers, shades and a color-blocked coat. It’s casual but still makes a statement. I wore this look shopping, and I had so many sales associates stop and compliment me. With all of the colors and lines, your eyes aren’t really sure where to go first. But you can be sure that wherever they land, you’re going to like what you see.”

The turtleneck is a must-have item during the fall season! Layer our soft and cozy Boucle Turtleneck Sweater over a Satin Slip Nightie for a comfy night in or pair with denim and heels for a night out with your girls.

“One combo I’m currently loving is a cropped sweater atop a silky nightie. It’s ideal for these fall days when there’s a slight morning chill in the air. I play it cool by simply tossing a cropped sweater, like this snuggly boucle pick from Aerie, over the nightie I slept in the night before. Add a pair of chunky knit socks and your casual around the house look is complete.”

We believe that you should have at least one great pair of denim in your closet to carry you throughout every season, no matter the weather – you know, that one pair of jeans that’s just right. More than ever, we appreciate denim that not only looks great but also feels great. We place a lot importance on being simultaneously comfortable and on-trend, and we have the denim to prove it. Menswear Instagrammer J’waye Covington tried out the AEO 360 Extreme Flex Slim Straight Jean (it moves with you and doesn’t lose it’s shape) & made the denim his own with a minimalist, edgy look that we totally want to try out this weekend.

Meet J’waye:“Hey! I’m J’waye, but you can call me J. I’m a 21-year-old student living in the city of Charlotte. I’ve always had a love for photography and the idea of Men’s fashion, so I decided to combine the two – sharing my life, personal style, love for design and coffee on my Instagram.”

What Inspired J’waye Look:
“It’s always hard for me to find a pair of jeans that fit and feel comfortable when I’m wearing them. I’ve always supported American Eagle’s jeans, and once they released their Flex/Denim line, I was ecstatic. The new Flex gives me freedom to do any and everything, while keeping me looking stylish and feeling comfortable!